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University of Maine at Fort Kent

Clinical Counselor

University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, Maine, us, 04473


The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Counselor. The University of Southern Maine has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its staff and faculty and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich this mission.

Our

University Counseling Services

promote emotional growth, well-being, and academic success for a diverse student body. Counseling Services provides culturally sensitive mental health and learning services, prevention programming and outreach, and training for emerging mental health professionals. Counseling and Health Services work collaboratively to provide outstanding clinical services for students.

The

Clinical Counselor

is responsible for providing professional counseling services for students regarding personal, social, academic, occupational, organizational, and mental health concerns. This position also has responsibility for providing psychological consultation to faculty, administrative staff, students, and families. Although this position is mainly clinical, some general outreach work is expected. A senior-level staff member will provide clinical supervision.

This is a full-time

10-month position (one month in the summer and one month in the winter off)

with a starting annual salary up to $45,000 commensurate with experience. This position will be based primarily on the Portland Campus but may provide services on all three campuses and via teletherapy.

The

University of Southern Maine

provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution; and more. Visit our

Benefits website

to learn more.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our

Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact

supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise,

Student Focused Every Day , and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.

Clinical experience in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers preferred.

License/Certifications:

Full Licensure in the state of Maine (LCPC, LCSW). Conditional Licensure will be considered.

To apply , click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

Cover Letter

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 1, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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